Sources of Financial Aid
Did you know that financial aid is available through a number of sources other than just the Federal and state government or the college of your choice? This would include various private foundations and community organizations as well as all the branches of the military.
A variety of scholarships and financial aid scholarships are available through various companies such as civic groups, and clubs. Residents of other states may also be eligible for a scholarship or grant from an agency of their own home state. For information on these resources, consult a high school counselor, school library, the local Chamber of Commerce, or you can write directly to a donor for applications and deadline information. Do beware of scholarship frauds that request you to pay a fee for a scholarship application. If there is a fee associated with it, it is probably a fraud. Free scholarship information searches are available through many organizations on the Internet.
Veterans’ Benefits, veterans, reservists, and dependents of veterans whose death or disabilities were service connected could be eligible for educational benefits through the United States Department of Veterans Affair. Such dependents may also have available to them exemptions from most University fees. Applications and much more information that is specific will be available in the Special Services Office, 125 Costo Hall, (909) 787-3861.
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Grants are available for full time students, who are at least 25 percent Native American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut heritage, as recognized by a tribal group, can also apply for grant assistance. Awards may be based on financial aid need and availability of the funds. Applications are available at BIA area offices and will have to be submitted to the Financial Aid Office for processing. The FAFSA must be filled out submitted and completed before the BIA Grant Application can be processed.
GRE Fee Reductions. What is this? A small number of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) fee reduction applications may be available for senior financial aid recipients with extremely limited resources other than financial aid programs. The GRE Board has established only three requirements for eligibility, but all three must be met. A student must be:
1. A U.S. citizen or a permanent resident or a resident alien;
2. A senior receiving financial aid through an undergraduate institution or a returning un-enrolled college graduate (who has applied for financial aid and has a need analysis report on file) in the United States, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. Territory; and
3. One whose financial aid need report indicates a parental contribution of not more than $1400 for a dependent student for the senior year and a student contribution of not more than $1,800 for an independent students for there senior year.
NOTE: The GRE Fee Reduction Certificate will be applied toward 50% of the test fee; the applicant will still be required to pay the other 50% of the full test fees.
Interest Free Emergency Loans of up to $500 can be available in the Financial Aid Office for registered students on a first come, first served basis. You may borrow no more than three times during any academic year. A student photo ID will be required for identification and current quarter fees will probably need to be up to date. Repayment is usually due within 30 days or by the end of the quarter, whichever comes first.
